Police arrest 40 suspects over robbery, kidnapping in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command in Abuja has arrested 40 individuals in connection with various crimes, including traffic robbery, armed robbery, and kidnapping. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, announced the arrests during a press briefing. Ten suspects were apprehended for traffic robbery, while twenty others were charged with different traffic offenses.

Two suspects were arrested for armed robbery in Nyanya and Kubwa, with one of them, Ismail Tasiu, apprehended with 35-year-old Adamu Aliyu for allegedly receiving stolen property. Police recovered several items, including four stolen vehicles, five motorcycles, three knives, a license plate, and a face cap. Additionally, two suspects were arrested for kidnapping three residents in Nyanya, who were later rescued unharmed.

The CP assured residents that the police will continue to combat criminal elements in the territory and urged the public to provide credible information about suspicious activities.